Solihull Chamber awards shortlist revealed

Solihull Chamber of Commerce has revealed the awards shortlist for this year's Solihull Awards, taking place on Friday 20 October at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

The shortlist judging took place at Solihull member Brew Twenty Three, with the judging panel for this year's awards consisting of Jonathan Horsfall, Mike Dale, Rob Palmer, Ashley Kerr, Sapreena Kumari and Anna Smith.

Helen Bates, chief financial officer at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, chaired the judging.

Samantha Frampton, head of Solihull Chamber of Commerce, said: “I am absolutely thrilled with the response we have had this year from Solihull businesses entering the Solihull awards and it is fantastic to see an increase of 30 per cent in applications.

“It has been a tough but enjoyable job for the judges who were impressed by the calibre of the applications.

“This year we will be hosting a pre-awards celebration on 3 August at the Hilton Metropole Birmingham for all the shortlisted applicants, sponsors and judges - this is a first for Solihull and I look forward to seeing everyone on the night.”

The shortlist for this year's 11 awards categories are:

Solihull's Award for Excellence in Change & Sustainability
Birmingham Business Park
Enzen
Kindred CSR
Phoebus

Solihull's Award for Excellence in Contribution to Community
Harper Fox Partners
Menopause Knowledge CIC
Prime Accountants Group
SJ Haper Projects Ltd t/a SH Projects
Solihull Academy

Solihull's Award for Excellence in Customer Services
Belle Diva
Handelsbanken
Leap IT Ltd
Pioneer Talent Ltd
R�hlig UK Ltd
The Recruitment Duo

Solihull's Award for Excellence in Hospitality & Retail
Achill Guest House and Spa
KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar
Monica's Bakes
Touchwood Solihull

Solihull's Award for Excellence in Professional Services- sponsored by The HR Dept Solihull
Harper Fox Partners
Prime Accountants Group
Shakespeare Martineau
Sydney Mitchell LLP
The Wilkes Partnership LLP

Solihull's Award for Excellence in Sales, Marketing & Communication
Cybercy
Lindsay Woodward Marketing
Touchwood Solihull
UB Healthcare Ltd
Visit Knowle

Solihull's Award for Excellence in Technology & Innovation
Digital Innovators
Evac+Chair International
NEC Group
runyourfleet

Solihull's Award for Excellence in Third Sector
Birmingham & Solihull Women's Aid
Carers Trust Solihull
Sport 4 Life UK
St Basils

Solihull's Award for Excellence in Training, Education & Development in People- sponsored by runyourfleet
Central Schools Trust
Evac+Chair International
North Star School
Phoebus
Solihull College & University Centre

Solihull's Outstanding Start-Up, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
CAPE Coaching and Development
Monica's Bakes
The Recruitment Duo
UB Healthcare Ltd

Solihull's Rising Star & Future Leader- sponsored by Touchwood Solihull
Emma-Louise Hewitt from Sydney Mitchell LLP
Hayley Foulsham from Davisons Law
Jordan Murphy from Solihull Moors Foundation
Rachel Arnold from Solihull College & University Centre
Rory Pickin from R�hlig UK Ltd
Wesley Foster from Eleven Views

One business will also be crowned Solihull's Business of the Year, sponsored by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.

For more information visit the GBCC events calendar, or email solihullawards@birmingham-chamber.com

Pictured (L-R): Jonathan Horsfall, Ashley Kerr, Samantha Frampton, Helen Bates, Mike Dale, Anna Smith and Rob Palmer